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Amber Tarango

Family Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Lubbock, TX Optum
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
3 years at Optum
Gender
Female
Connections
124
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Amber Tarango is one of them.
  • 5,046 Nurse Practitioners are based in TX (out of 101,236 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 1,589 contacts at Optum are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in TX: $106,000 – $158,000 (median $123,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in TX: Baylor Scott & White Health (87), Md Anderson Cancer Center (72), Baylor College Of Medicine (67).
  • 2% of Nurse Practitioners in TX hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 84% of Nurse Practitioners in TX have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed July 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Master of Science - MS
2021
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - BS
2016
About Optum
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+
Website
optum.com
Professional Overview

Amber Tarango is a Family Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with Optum, based in Lubbock, TX. As a nurse practitioner, Tarango contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Lubbock, TX. They have been with Optum for 3 years. Tarango holds academic credentials, including Master of Science - MS and Bachelor of Science - BS, from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Optum operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Lubbock, TX healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Amber Tarango located?
Amber Tarango is based in Lubbock, TX. They are currently affiliated with Optum.
What is Amber Tarango's specialty?
Amber Tarango specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Family Nurse Practitioner.
Where does Amber Tarango currently work?
Amber Tarango currently works at Optum. They have been there for 3 years.
What is Amber Tarango's educational background?
Amber Tarango attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
How do I contact Amber Tarango for recruiting?
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What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in TX?
Nurse Practitioners in TX typically earn $106,000 to $158,000 annually, with a median of $123,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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